Advantages: easy to apply, nice smell
Disadvantages: bad packaging, not hypo-allergenic

...Well it’s that time of year again and I thought I should write another opinion on something I really know about – sun cream! I live on the Costa del Sol (and it’s lovely, thankyou. The pool is 22C today although I can’t face a swim as I’ve just cleaned the thing. See my Spain ops if you need to know more). I also have the whitest of white sensitive skin and sometimes can’t go out in the day – hence the title. In fact I am very popular in summer as sitting next to me makes anyone look like they have a tan. I never ever tan. I’ve tried a few times – once I lay in the garden all day, turned beetroot, couldn’t sleep for a week and then turned white again, other times I’ve tried the “gradual build-up approach” – but I simply don’t tan. If I really... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Ligth, non greasy and easy to apply.
Disadvantages: Slightly expensive

...It is a common belief that you only apply sun protection on hot, sunny days. It is not totally true. Sun protection cream is important as long as there is daylight. Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Face cream with an SPF of 50 may seems crazy to some but it does works. Shiseido which is a Japanese branded skin care product have been around for many years and have a good reputation for their research and development. As a person who tan easily, the Shiseido sun protection cream with its SPF 50 have given me the protection against sun burnt and pigmentation. The white cream is not very oily and is very easy to apply. It smoothen evenly and you do not need much to cover the whole face. I use it over my moisturiser and under my foundation. It lasted the whole day and I do not have to replenish it. The beauty of this sun protection... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: It rubs in well, doesn't stain clothes
Disadvantages: Price

...Since we have just been on holiday, and in a shock fashion had to use sun cream as the sun was out every day, I thought it would be a good time to review the cream that I used on the kids. The Bottle -------------- The bottle is blue plastic with a yellow flip lid, which is flat so when you are nearing the end you can stand it upside down to try and get the last bits out! It contains 200ml of sun cream and has all the instructions on the back. It recommends you apply the cream (which is factor 50) before going into the sun and then again 20-30 minutes after, and any time after being in water, even though it is water resistant you can never be too careful with the little ones. The sun cream --------------------- The cream is a yellowy cream colour and the texture you would expect of a sun cream, it is easy to squeeze out... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Kids don't scream at the sight of the bottle!!
Disadvantages: Doesn't come out of your clothes very well.

...Well firstly I've got to say that this is the best sun cream I've tried on my 2 children and I've tried quite a few. We pick quite exotic places to go with the Maldives and Cuba being the lastest and with young babies it was necessary to have the best!! On both of these holidays I took only the one bottle with other brands as back up for when they ran out - big mistake!! I just wish I'd taken enough of the Nivea to last the whole holiday. In cuba for the 1st week of our holiday both my 3 and 1 year old managed to enjoy the pool and surrounding areas in full sun for a good 4-5 hours without getting sunburnt (not even slightly pink). However after that we ran out and went onto Boots soltan version and they were pink from then on even when reapplied every hour. Towards the end of the week we were having to keep them out of the sun... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: It works.
Disadvantages: Cant think of any.

...If you have fair skin and catch the sun easily like me then you need to try Ambre Solaire After sun Tan Maintainer. Normally I tend to go red and sometimes I burn. I have found over the past few years that Ambre Solaire after sun tan maintainer has not only given me a good looking tan over the redness but, it has also moisturised and soothed the areas that have been burned and dried out too. Before I started using this product did not really use any other sun cream so when I went looking for one I did not really have a clue as to what brand was the best to use. I basically looked at the packing and picked the best looking one off the shelf and to tell you the truth I am really glad I picked this one. The cream is fairly runny and will run out of the bottle if you leave it on its side and you must be careful not to squeeze too... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful